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The Obstacles Facing Women's Career Success (Infographic) For decades, women have struggled to balance the demands of family and business. How far have they come?

By Kathleen Davis

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Can you have it all? It's the question that has plagued women for decades as they balance the strains of the workplace with the demands of motherhood. It appears that progress is being made at least in perception; according to a 2013 LinkedIn survey, 74 percent of women believe they can have relationships, children and fulfilling careers.

Still, while the survey found that 77 percent of women worldwide consider their careers successful, they admit there are challenges including pay inequality and lacking mentors and role models.

For more of the survey results, take a look at the infographic below compiled by chocolatier Ghirardelli.

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The Obstacles Facing Women's Career Success (Infographic)

Kathleen Davis is the former associate editor at Entrepreneur.com.

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